Atec Fluke-OF-500 User Manual
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OF-500 OptiFiber Certifying OTDR
Users Manual
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Charging the Battery ............................................................................................... 12
Checking the Battery Status .................................................................................... 12
Changing the Language............................................................................................... 14
Removing and Installing the Module .......................................................................... 14
Verifying Operation ..................................................................................................... 15
Basic Features ............................................................................................................... 16
Front Panel Features................................................................................................ 16
Side and Top Panel Features ................................................................................... 18
The HOME Screen .................................................................................................... 20
Using the Setup Menus ........................................................................................... 22
Using the Online Help ............................................................................................. 24
Fiber ID Options ....................................................................................................... 24
Checking the Tester’s Status ........................................................................................ 25
Preparing to Save Tests ................................................................................................ 26
Cleaning and Inspecting Fiber Connectors and Adapters .......................................... 27
Testing Your Reference Test Cords and Launch Fiber ................................................ 28
Using the OTDR ............................................................................................................ 28
About Launch and Receive Fibers ........................................................................... 28
Selecting Auto or Manual OTDR Mode .................................................................. 29
OTDR Connection Quality ....................................................................................... 30
Running the OTDR Test ........................................................................................... 31
Comparing OTDR Traces.......................................................................................... 38
Cleaning the OTDR Connector..................................................................................... 39
Using the ChannelMap Function ................................................................................. 40
Using the FiberInspector Option ................................................................................. 46
Using the Loss/Length Option...................................................................................... 51
About Smart Remotes ............................................................................................. 51
Changing the Connector Adapter .......................................................................... 52